Office Assistant (Student / Work Study)

Office Assistant (Student / Work Study) Dearborn, MI Job Details Temporary | Part-time $15 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications LinkedIn Google Workspace Event coordination Customer service Catering Writing skills Event planning Filing Administrative experience Social media content creation Calendar management Cleaning Print design Newsletters (communication methods) Productivity software Communication skills Entry level Time management Marketing collateral creation Full Job Description How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills or experience that directly relate to this position. Job Summary The University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking a highly motivated student with strong written and verbal communication skills to join the Office of Research as an office assistant during summer & fall, 2026, and winter 2027. The ideal candidate will be professional, flexible, and collegial. In this role, the student assistant will support the research development team by assisting with administrative tasks, communications, and event planning and coordination. Responsibilities• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, and calendar updates Assist with the writing, design, and dissemination of communication pieces and promotional materials, including newsletters, flyers, brochures, social media (LinkedIn) and website posts related to faculty research and Office of Research events Reserve rooms for meetings and events Make catering arrangements with Picasso Attend and assist with Office of Research events, including set-up and clean-up Provide general administrative support, including scanning, photocopying, filing, researching topics of interest, etc. Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications• Current UM-Dearborn student Work-study students strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and learn quickly Strong organizational and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Able to manage information in a confidential and professional manner Professional etiquette, in person and on calls Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to follow through on tasks Desire to assist others and provide excellent customer service as an individual and as part of a team Desired Qualifications• Proficiency in Powerpoint Experience with Adobe InDesign/Photoshop, Canva, MyEmma, and social media platforms (LinkedIn) Experience in event planning Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Work Schedule Looking for a student to work 10-12 hours per week. Flexible work schedule (accommodations can be made for classes, exams, and holidays). Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. Job Opening

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Working Title Office Assistant (Student / Work Study) Job Title

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(TEMP) Dearborn, MI Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular/Temporary Temporary FLSA Status Nonexempt Organizational Group Dbn Off Acad Affairs Posting Begin/End Date 4/03/2026 - 4/10/2026 Salary $15.00 - $15.00